My Expat Life in Cancun, Mexico

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I came to this beach city at the age of 19 to major in tourism at a local university. Nine years later, I’ve turned my love for this destination into my life and my job.

This blog is all about my day-to-day life in Cancun. You’ll find some pretty cool stuff like my excursions around the Yucatan Peninsula, my favorite places in Cancun, my experience renting in Cancun, tips on how to speak more like a Mexican, my crazy Yucatecan husband and in-laws, and my own cultural observations.

Wow – went down to study tourism and never left! Unreal! Thanks for posting on my blog!! Marriage is wonderful, but we have to throw in a few monkey wrenches to keep it happenin. Sooo excited for your upcoming wedding! How does your family feel about the fact that you’re staying put in Mexico???

Actually, during college I probably got to see my family more than if I’d studied in the States. We had pretty long breaks, so I would usually spend 2 or 3 months a year at home with my parents.

For now, the plan is to move back to the States (with new husband) in 2 or 3 years, so they’re not too bent out of shape about it! Thanks for sharing your experiences on your blog. It’s been a real eye-opener, not to mention all the laughs! I love the he-said she-said.

Hi – My husband and I just moved to Cancun for his job. I’m lovin’ your blog and would like to ask you a few questions if you have the time. Please email me if you get a chance. “Super Nintendo Part 2” – what a hoot!

Stopping by from Mommy Monolgoues! Thanks for stopping by my place! My husband & I met in Mexico-I have a spanish & latin american studies degree! We are gringos who are Mexicanos at heart! We hope to own a home in MX someday! I love your blog–so glad to find your place! I’m adding you to my blog roll!

Stopping by from Mommy Monolgoues! Thanks for stopping by my place! My husband & I met in Mexico-I have a spanish & latin american studies degree! We are gringos who are Mexicanos at heart! We hope to own a home in MX someday! I love your blog–so glad to find your place! I’m adding you to my blog roll!
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I am looking for a web site announcing live shows (music bands) in Cancun, do you have any ideas ? I will be there in 1 week, willing to see and ear musicians that rarely come to Quebec (Caifanes, Enantitos verdes, or more traditional).

I stumbled upon your blog today when I was looking for something more interesting then what my boss wanted me to do and I just wanted to say I LOVE IT! I am from a small town in New York and have been living in Cancun now for about 3 years. Its great to read something that I can relate to!
Can´t wait to see the next update!

Hello from New York! I just came across your blog from a search on ABC News on Cancun safety. I found myself looking back at all your entries as I was fascinated with everything you were saying. I found all your entries so interesting. I have not been back to Mexico since 99 and will be down next week with my husband.

How hard was it for you to get citizinship there? I would love to move there as I travel there monthly for work. I work for a big tour operator and focus on Cancun/Riviera Maya. But I have always wanted to move there. I just have no clue how.

Have you ever dealt with buying real estate or housing in Cancun? I’m curious to know how it differs from other parts of Mexico. I have looked into buying a home in western Mexico, but would really love to purchase a home in Cancun, I love that part of the country.

I’ve been following you for about four months now, and never seem to get bored with your posts. Since you have now lived in Mexico for over 5 years and have completely submerged yourself into the culture and language, do you find that you confuse or forget some of your English? My husband and I have found after only a year of living abroad we unintentionally substitute Spanish words in our sentences. So, it made me wonder about how different your own speech must have changed even more so after your time in Mexico.